Field Data Collector Talent Pipeline

NORC at the University of Chicago; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid orientation and training

EAP

Discount programs

Job summary

NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking a part-time Field Interviewer in Columbus, OH to conduct surveys primarily in the evenings and on weekends. You may visit respondents’ homes or contact them by phone to recruit participants, with travel within the local area as needed.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, comfortable approaching people from diverse backgrounds, and able to manage a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Part-time, 20–25 hours per week, including weekday, evening and weekend shifts.
• Comfortable making in-person visits to homes to recruit respondents.
• Must reside within 100 miles of the posted location.
• Able to use company-provided laptop/tablet and applications for tasks such as emailing and note-taking.

Responsibilities

• Gain cooperation of respondents to complete a survey using persuasive and appropriate assertiveness.
• Maintain neutral and objective communication with respondents.

Skills

Self-starter

Cold contacts

Interviewing

Bilingual Spanish/English

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Company laptop

Company tablet

Job description

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role:

• is available to work a flexible, part-time schedule, primarily in the evenings and over the weekend,
• a self-starter who can manage, organize, and commit to their own work schedule,
• someone that enjoys meeting new people from diverse backgrounds and professions,
• is available to make “cold contacts,” both by phone and in-person to gain cooperation with new sample members, and
• is willing to conduct interviews both by phone and in-person at the respondent’s home, jobs, or other public places,
• and has field interviewing or related experience in sales, hospitality, marketing, canvassing, teaching, or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Gain the cooperation of respondents in order to complete a survey by being persuasive and appropriately assertive.
• Maintain neutral and objective communication with respondents.

Requirements

• Available to work a part-time schedule of 20-25 hours per week, including weekday, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Must be comfortable contacting people in-person at their home, often without notice.
• Lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. up and downstairs as needed.
• Must reside within 100 miles of the location displayed in this job posting.
• Must be able to use a company provided laptop, tablet, and applications for tasks such as sending emails and capturing notes about completed work.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
• All employees hired for this position must present evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States (I-9 documentation).
• Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

Salary And Benefits

The pay range for this position will be $19.00 - $28.41 per hour, with additional bilingual pay of $1.00 for each hour worked after certification is completed; pay is based on experience and geographic location.

This position is classified as intermittent. Intermittent staff are eligible for the following benefits:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid orientation and training
• Free counseling and referrals through NORC’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount programs - like travel and electronics

Pay and benefits transparency helps to reduce wage gaps. As part of our commitment to pay equity and salary transparency, NORC includes a salary range for each job opening along with information about eligible benefit offerings. At NORC, we take a comprehensive approach to setting salary ranges and reviewing raises and promotions, which is overseen by a formal Salary Review Committee (SRC).

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Material job duties that may be directly and negatively impacted by certain criminal histories and result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment include in-person visits to respondent homes, collection of and access to sensitive personal information, handling of client funds, and scientific integrity in the ethical collection of data. The chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation will be provided.

Other Important Details

Project specific details will be shared during the webinar and interview process. To learn more about the types of studies NORC supports, we encourage you to visit our recent projects: https://www.norc.org/research/projects.html

Because of the temporary nature of field work, these positions are great for students, teachers, real estate agents, tax preparers, retirees, and all others who are looking for flexible work.

Who We Are

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, NORC has conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration.

EEO Statement

NORC is an equal opportunity employer. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics.

Advertised: October 26, 2026 Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: Open until filled